Religious tolerance

Nearly 75 years after Israel's miraculous independence was declared, we are forced to admit that much remains to be achieved in the quest of achieving a united Jewish society.

Both ultra-Orthodox parties have denounced the government as “treif," have accused Bennett of being “a con artist” and repeatedly denounced the government for "destroying Judaism."

The petition was filed in response to the repeated vandalism of a photo of Holocaust survivor Peggy Parnes, which is displayed in Safra Square, home to Jerusalem's municipal offices.

Several residents of the apartments are taking the board president and other board members to court, alleging that the board is discriminating against religious Jewish residents.

A group of religious leaders issued a public statement last week denouncing violence and encouraging cooperation and mutual respect.

"Millions of Falun Gong practitioners in China have been arbitrarily arrested and jailed [...] and many have been tortured and even killed.”

Liberal Jewish groups fear that the 6-3 conservative majority that Barrett would consolidate on the court could bring reversals on abortion and gay rights.

Azerbaijan, a predominantly Shi’ite country, is also home to other ethnic and religious groups, including ancient Zoroastrian, Christian and Jewish communities.

Raymond was a frequent contributor to The Jerusalem Report, as well as other publications focused on Israel and Jewish issues.

Hopes ran high when Eritrea won its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. Instead, it has become not only one of the poorest countries on Earth